AI Video
DHS Adopts Google and Adobe AI Tools for Video Production
The Department of Homeland Security is now using AI video generation tools from Google and Adobe, marking significant government adoption of synthetic media technology.
AI Video
Synthesia
Synthesia Reaches $4B Valuation in AI Video Milestone
AI avatar startup Synthesia hits $4 billion valuation with secondary share sale, allowing employees to cash out as synthetic video market matures.
Diffusion Models
New KL Control Method Offers Smarter Diffusion Model Guidance
Researchers propose coarse-grained Kullback-Leibler control for diffusion models, enabling more efficient guidance without full distribution knowledge. The method could improve AI image and video generation quality.
AI Video
Hollywood's 2025 AI Experiment: Big Promises, Unclear Results
Major studios embraced AI tools for film and TV production in 2025, but the creative and commercial outcomes remain questionable as the industry grapples with synthetic media integration.
ByteDance
ByteDance Plans $23B AI Infrastructure Investment for 2026
TikTok parent ByteDance commits $23 billion to AI infrastructure in 2026, signaling massive expansion of generative AI capabilities that could reshape video synthesis and content creation.
deepfake detection
Google Unveils AI Tool to Detect Manipulated Videos
Google launches new detection technology to identify AI-altered videos as deepfake concerns grow. The tool aims to help users verify video authenticity amid rising synthetic media threats.
deepfakes
AI-Generated Hailstorm Video Spreads Misinformation
Synthetic video falsely depicting severe hailstorm in Israel circulates online, highlighting ongoing challenges in detecting AI-generated weather misinformation and the need for robust content authentication systems.
Generative AI
New Framework Redefines Precision-Recall for AI Generators
Researchers propose mathematical framework challenging conventional precision-recall metrics for generative models, offering better evaluation for AI video, image synthesis, and deepfake quality assessment.
AI Video
AI-Generated TikTok Videos Target Ukraine with Disinfo
AI-generated videos spreading demoralizing messages in Ukraine highlight the weaponization of synthetic media. These TikTok deepfakes demonstrate how AI video generation is being used for targeted disinformation campaigns in conflict zones.
Sora
OpenAI Launches Sora Video Generator on Android
OpenAI's AI video generation platform Sora is now available on Android, expanding access to its text-to-video synthesis capabilities beyond iOS and web platforms.
AI Video
YouTube Adds Opt-Out Controls for AI Video Upscaling
YouTube is giving users control over AI upscaling that automatically enhances low-resolution videos. The new toggle lets viewers disable the enhancement technology when they prefer original quality over AI-processed content.
AI Video
EA Partners with Stability AI for Game Development Tools
Electronic Arts teams with Stability AI to integrate generative AI into game creation workflows, advancing synthetic content generation for interactive media.